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Longitude: The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time Quiz

Dava Sobel
This Study Guide consists of approximately 25 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Longitude.

Longitude: The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time Quiz

Dava Sobel
This Study Guide consists of approximately 25 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Longitude.

Take our free Longitude quiz below, with 25 multiple choice questions that help you test your knowledge. Determine which chapters, themes and styles you already know and what you need to study for your upcoming essay, midterm, or final exam. Take the free quiz now!

Directions: Click on the correct answer.

Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

How did astronomers feel about Harrison's clock idea for solving the problem of longitude? (from Chapter 9: Hands on Heaven's Clock)

2.

Which clock can function today, but is not run in order to preserve its parts? (from Chapter 10: The Diamond Timekeeper)

3.

The members of the Board of Longitude were members of which class of society? (from Chapter 8: The Grasshopper Goes to Sea)

4.

Where does Chapter 15: In the Meridian Courtyard take place? (from Chapter 15: In the Meridian Courtyard)

5.

When did Harrison learn of the Longitude Prize? (from Chapter 7: Cogmaker's Journal)

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